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42 things you need to know about Mariano Rivera - Sports Illustrated
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Mariano Rivera - Wikipedia
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Mariano Rivera had not one, but two Hall of Fame careers - ESPN
The greatest relief pitcher of all time shares his extraordinary story of survival, love, and baseball. Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didn't even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic.
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The Closer [Book]
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MLB AL East New York Yankees: Tracking the Greatness of Mariano Rivera, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Tee-Ball All-Star – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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Mariano Rivera—Nothing but Class
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Mariano Rivera: Birth of the cutter was 'gift from God' (Part 4 of 5)
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Mariano Rivera's Unanimous HOF Vote Finally Ends Idiotic 'Rule,' but Why Him?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB Power Rankings: Mariano Rivera and the Most Clutch Players on All 30 Teams, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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New York Yankees: Top 10 Mariano Rivera moments
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Blog — KEVIN BENEJAM
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Mariano Rivera's Unanimous HOF Vote Finally Ends Idiotic 'Rule,' but Why Him?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors